Ashley Tysiac
Editor, Content Hype
Ashley is Editor of Content Hype at Hearst’s Enthusiast & Wellness Group. She is a former collegiate runner at UNC Asheville where she studied mass communication. Ashley loves all things running; she has raced two marathons, plus has covered some of the sport’s top events in her career, including the Paris Olympics, U.S. Olympic Trials and multiple World Marathon Majors.
This One Exercise Could Be the Key to Building Fatigue Resistance as a Runner
Why adding squat jumps to your routine could be the breakthrough you’ve been missing.
I Never Felt Recovered After Easy Runs—Until I Started Following This One Simple Guideline
Running easy isn’t just about pace, but also mindset. How to overcome your ego and reap the real rewards of recovery.
Sifan Hassan Conquered Another Marathon. Now She Wants You to Discover the Same Joy and Grit.
Thinking about running your first marathon? Sifan Hassan’s words might be the push you need.
Hood to Coast Forced Me to Break Every Running Rule. I Came Out a More Confident Runner.
I joined a relay team with nine friends, slept in a van, and ran through the night. Here’s why racing outside your comfort zone could transform your approach to running.
One Bad Tip Almost Sabotaged My Running. Here’s What Every Runner Should Know Before Changing Their Form.
I trusted a stranger’s advice and paid the price on race day. What you need to know about overstriding, including some expert-backed tips to actually improve your form.
My Muscles Ached and My Mood Suffered. Low Vitamin D Was the Culprit, and It’s More Common Than You Think.
Fatigue, aching muscles, and slow recovery aren’t always signs of training too hard. What you need to know about vitamin D deficiency and its effects on runners.
My Calves Hurt and My Feet Went Numb. Here’s How I Got Back to Running After a Debilitating Injury.
A mysterious pain derailed my running career. What every runner should watch for—and how to bounce back from any injury.
Super Shoes Could Be the Secret to Your Marathon Training–Even If You’re Not a Pro
Shoes & Gear?
I Ignored My Calves While Strength Training for Years. Don’t Make the Same Mistake.
Want to glide like the pros through your next race? It’s time you focus on your calves.
I Swear by This Equipment for Running Strength–and It Costs Just $10
Aug 26, 2025.
You Can Build Real Speed Like the Incredible 16-Year-Old Cooper Lutkenhaus, No Matter Your Age
Aug 13, 2025.
Grand Slam Track Took Pride In Being Transparent. But Was It?
As reports emerge about the startup track league’s financial problems, has it eroded trust with fans and athletes?
This Pacing Tip Will Have You Running Your Fastest 5K
How planning ahead will help you crush your next 5K.
Do I Just … Go? A Beginner’s Guide to the Most Awkward Part of Running
Jun 11, 2025.
Faith Kipyegon Didn’t Break a 4-Minute Mile. She Still Changed Running Forever.
“It’s only a matter of time, but I think it will come our way. If it’s not me, it will be someone someday.”
I Used to Dread This Post-Run Workout. Now I Recommend It to Every Runner I Know.
It will help you build the kind of strength you can’t get from miles alone.
I Knew Jane Hedengren Was Special. I Didn’t Know She’d Rewrite High School Track History.
I watched the high school phenom’s early races and sensed greatness—but her record-breaking season still left me awestruck.
Why Do Some Runners Always Finish Fast? They Use These Two Power Moves—and So Can You
You’ll unleash power you didn’t know you had.
Struggling to Finish Your Runs? This Mental Trick Will Help You Power Through to the End
Aug 19, 2025.
I Thought This Running Tip Was Weird—But It Instantly Improved My Form. It Will Help You, Too.
Shoes & Gear.
3 Surprising Marathon Recovery Tips Every Runner Needs to Know, According to Science
These simple strategies will save you weeks of post-race pain and fatigue.
I Followed One Simple Pacing Tip and Ran My Best 5K Ever. You Will, Too.
When I saw the clock ticking as I approached the finish line, I couldn’t believe I was running that fast.
I Couldn’t Have Run My First Boston Without These 4 Tips—But You Can Use Them for Any Race
A few simple strategies made my race day unforgettable. I’ll never run without them again.